UPDATE:
SCOTTBURGH police have confirmed that the security guard shot during the early hours of this morning was wounded in the chest and back.
“He was rushed to GJ Crookes Hospital,” confirmed Scottburgh SAPS Communications Officer, Captain Vincent Pandarum.
The guard – Nkosinathi Edward Gumede (36) – was apparently seated in his vehicle across from the Shell Garage when he was approached by two men.
“They fired several shots. The bakkie has at least three bullet holes and both windows were shattered,” said Capt Pandarum.
The suspects fled immediately after opening fire on the guard.
Police recovered spent cartridges from the scene. These will be subjected to ballistic tests.
A case of attempted murder is being investigated by Detective Warrant Officer Yugen Moodley of the Scottburgh Cluster Detective Task Team.
He appeals to anyone who may have any information that may help with the investigations, to contact him at 039 9781900/9917/18 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
The motive for the shooting is still unknown.
The vehicle was examined by forensic investigators from the Port Shepstone Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC).
ORIGINAL STORY:
SHATTERED pieces of glass now litter the scene where a Gladiator security guard was shot.
Shortly after midnight last night, the sound of gunshots woke residents in Scott Street, Scottburgh.
It is not yet known if the incident was as a result of an attempted hijacking or if the guard was responding to a call-out.
After being shot, the guard managed to get back into his vehicle and drive to the Scottburgh police station, from where he was taken to hospital.
He is in a serious but stable condition.
“The first shot woke us up. There must have been about six shots in total,” said someone who lives nearby and who reported the shooting to the police.
While the caller was speaking to the police officer, the police woman spotted the wounded man entering the station shortly.
Police are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Scottburgh SAPS Detective Task Team on 039-9781900/9918.
Gladiator Security was approached for comment but none was received at the time of writing.
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